The queen is no longer purchasing fur items.
Wearing real fur still has a certain classy appeal in certain social circles. However, the British royal family has recently made a change. Queen Camilla plans to give up buying new fur accessories in the future. She is following the lead of her mother-in-law, the late Queen Elizabeth, who showed her support for animal welfare by banishing new furs from her wardrobe.
This decision by Queen Camilla has been applauded by animal rights organization Peta. Buckingham Palace relayed the news to Peta with warm congratulations, on behalf of Camilla, the wife of King Charles III. The Peta founder, Ingrid Newkirk, expressed her delight in a public statement: "It's fitting for the British monarchy to embody British principles by understanding that fur is unnecessary in our society."
Peta is also pressing the British Ministry of Defence to discontinue its long-standing tradition of decorating the caps of Royal Guard soldiers with real bearskin. The Ministry defends this practice, arguing that the bearskins used come from legal and authorized hunts and that no suitable replacement has yet been found.
Royal family and their love for animals
In response to Peta's request, Camilla communicated: "I can confirm that Her Majesty will not be purchasing any more fur items. The Queen sends her warmest regards." This news came after some backlash against Camilla when she wore a rabbit fur stole during a visit to Canada in 2009. Elizabeth II had publicly announced in 2019 that she wouldn't be buying any new fur either.
Both Charles and Camilla have been known for their dedication to the well-being of animals and the environment. In fact, for the first time in history, the traditional coronation scroll made for their coronation in 2023 was fashioned from paper instead of animal skin. Despite this, they did wear ermine fur on their robes and crowns at the ceremony. It was previously noted that Charles used an heirloom robe, and an older fur was used for Camilla's cloak.
The article suggests that the royal couple's recent move to forego new fur purchases aligns with their fondness for animals and environmental awareness. This choice reflects the royal family's commitment to upholding the values of animal welfare in line with their status as public figures.
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Queen Camilla's decision to stop purchasing fur items mirrors the stance of her mother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth II, who was also an advocate for animal welfare. This shift in the British Royal Family's clothing choices has gained support from organizations like Peta.
King Charles III and his wife, Queen Consort Camilla, have a long-standing dedication to animal welfare and environmental conservation. This commitment is evident in their choice to use paper instead of animal skin for the coronation scroll in 2023, despite wearing fur during the ceremony.
The transition of the British Royal Family towards fur-free fashion aligns with their role as public figures, signifying their commitment to embodying British principles that prioritize animal welfare and sustainability.
Source: www.ntv.de
